BYD Reveals EV Platform with 1,000 kW Charging, 400 km Range in 5 Minutes

BYD unveiled its new electric vehicle (EV) platform, showcasing advancements in battery technology, electric motors, and charging infrastructure. The Chinese new energy vehicle (NEV) manufacturer introduced the "Super e-Platform," which integrates its proprietary blade batteries, high-performance motors, and next-generation silicon carbide power chips.

Central to the platform are BYD's newly redesigned blade batteries, now featuring faster ion transfer and reduced resistance, enabling significantly faster charging times. The company highlighted that these flash-charge batteries support a 10 C charging multiplier — the highest among mass-produced power batteries globally — theoretically allowing a full charge in six minutes. The batteries also support charging voltages of up to 1,000 V and currents of up to 1,000 A, resulting in charging power reaching 1,000 kW, or 1 megawatt.

In conjunction with this innovation, BYD revealed a new supercharger capable of delivering 1,000 kW of power. The company claims this technology can add 2 km of driving range per second or up to 400 km in five minutes. For comparison, Tesla's latest V4 supercharger peaks at 500 kW. BYD plans to build more than 4,000 supercharging stations to support the new infrastructure, complete with energy storage systems to ensure consistent power delivery, even in areas with limited grid capacity.

The Super e-Platform also includes a high-revving electric motor with a peak rotational speed of 30,511 revolutions per minute — the fastest among mass-produced motors. The motor delivers up to 778 bhp, surpassing the performance of a traditional V12 internal combustion engine, according to BYD. Additionally, the motor's power density is rated at 16.4 kW/kg, the highest in the industry. To support these high-performance components, BYD has developed new silicon carbide power chips capable of handling up to 1,500 V.

The first vehicles to utilise the Super e-Platform are the Han L EV sedan and Tang L SUV, both of which opened for pre-sale today. The Han L EV is priced between RMB 270,000 (₹32.36 lakh) and RMB 350,000 (₹41.96 lakh), while the Tang L EV ranges from RMB 280,000 (₹33.56 lakh) to RMB 360,000 (₹43.15 lakh). Performance figures indicate the Han L EV can accelerate from 0 to 100 kmph in 2.7 seconds, with the Tang L EV achieving the same in 3.6 seconds.

Both models feature BYD's "God's Eye B" smart driving system, equipped with hardware such as roof-mounted LiDAR to support advanced driver assistance functions. Additionally, BYD announced the hybrid versions, the Han L DM and Tang L DM, which incorporate the company's most powerful DM-p hybrid technology. These variants promise acceleration from 0 to 100 kmph in 3.9 seconds and 4.3 seconds, respectively. Reservation for these hybrid models has opened, though pricing has not been disclosed. However, the company did confirm that the official launch event for these vehicles is scheduled for early April.